HN66's Hands and Nails - Special Edition
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #116 of 244 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
HN66s Hands and Nails for CBBE, 3BA, UNP, SeveNbase, BHUNP, Vanilla - Special Edition
Humannature66 has given permission for this file to be ported and uploaded to the Skyrim: Special Edition Nexus.
***Please direct any requests for Translation permissions or other permissions to Humannature66.*
Original Mod Can be found Here:
Requirements: Skyrim SE
Author: Humannature66
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Description:
With this mod you can get a new, smooth & feminine, high-poly female-hand model, fitted for SSE CBBE, 3BA, UNP, SeveNbase, BHUNP, and the Vanilla body.
Further you can choose to get manicured & polished Nails, craftable & enchantable, for those new hands.
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[]The armored nails can be crafted at any forge under Elven and Dwarven. [/]
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]The clothing nails can be crafted at any forge under "misc"[/][
]Obtained Via Console. The Strongbox contains all the nails. [/]
See ReadMe File for obtaining the nails via Console.
Installation:
- Use a Mod Manager like Vortex, Wrye Bash, or MO2
If you use a Unique Race, and want to use these hands for your own game-character only, your will have to copy & paste the nifs into your Unique race's specific mesh-folder.
Uninstall Instructions:
- []Uninstall using a Your Mod Manager.[/]
If you used the hands and nails as a REPLACER, you must delete all the following files from your data folder. If you don't, you will have purple nails forever and no one but yourself to blame:
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[]...data/meshes/actors/character/character assets/1stpersonfemalehands_0.nif[/]
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]...data/meshes/actors/character/character assets/1stpersonfemalehands_1.nif[/][
]...data/meshes/actors/character/character assets/femalehands_0.nif[/][
]...data/meshes/actors/character/character assets/femalehands_1.nif
I'm aware, that this mod might be not everyone's cup of tea, and I'm OK with that.
If you do not like this m
HN66's Hands and Nails - Special Edition is a cosmetic mod that replaces female hands with smooth, feminine versions featuring manicured and polished nails. It supports multiple body types including CBBE, 3BA, UNP, SeveNBase, BHUNP, and vanilla males and females, making it a versatile visual upgrade for Skyrim Special Edition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 2,487 endorsements and 70k downloads.
- Works with every major body mod out there—CBBE, 3BA, UNP, you name it.
- Gives your female characters a polished, feminine look that vanilla hands just don't have.
⚠️ Cons
- Purely cosmetic—no gameplay changes, so if you want more than looks, this isn't it.
- Potential compatibility issues with other hand replacers or texture overhauls that modify hands.
- Last updated in May 2026, so it might not be actively maintained for future game patches.
For Skyrim players who want their female characters to have prettier, more feminine hands with manicured nails. If you're into body mods and character customization, this is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for gameplay tweaks—this is all about looks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to keep your load order clean.
- Make sure to load this after your body mod (like CBBE) so it overwrites correctly.
- If you use a texture overhaul, check if it includes hand textures—you may need to let this mod win the conflict.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- HumanNature66
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 70,967
- Endorsements
- 2,487
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 11/11/2016
- Updated
- 5/27/2026
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